The 32-year-old suspect was arrested and taken to a hospital for injuries after being tackled by bystanders, police say.
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Posted inNation / World, News
SpaceX launches 3rd crew in recycled rocket for trip to International Space Station
Just a week ago, NASA awarded SpaceX a nearly $3 billion contract to provide the lunar lander that will deliver astronauts to the surface of the moon.
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Posted inMaine, News
Maine tightens school advisories in 4 counties in response to higher COVID-19 case counts
Maine will see a boost in vaccine supply next week, but high case numbers prompted the Department of Education to designate 4 counties as ‘yellow.’
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Russian’s imprisoned Putin foe Alexei Navalny to end prison hunger strike on 24th day
Imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny says he is ending his hunger strike after getting medical attention and being warned by his doctors that continuing it would be life-threatening.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox squander Pivetta’s strong start, lose to Mariners in 10 innings
Nick Pivetta takes a no-hitter into the sixth, but Seattle rallies for a 7-3 win despite managing just three hits.
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Dwindling demand for vaccine has some places in U.S. turning down doses
The development illustrates the challenge the nation faces in trying to conquer the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inDear Abby
Mom feels shunned when planned playdates never materialize
Jeanne Phillips DEAR ABBY: I am a mom of two boys, 8 and 12. They both have best friends whose moms I like and I would like to be friends with. My problem is, when we set up a playdate for the boys or make plans, when the time comes around and I text them […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
ArtsFarmington presents: Keyboard Festival with George Lopez
FARMINGTON — ArtsFarmington invites the public to join them online for Keyboard Festival, a three-performance virtual series, finishing us with the third performance on April 24 at 7:30 p.m. featuring – pianoforte, George Lopez, Beckwith Artist-in-Residence at Bowdoin College. $10 per household for an individual concert, or $25 for the series. George Lopez has been […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
May Basket workshop
REGION — Wednesday, May 12 at 4:30 pm via Zoom. In days gone by when people of New England were separated by long harsh winters they often celebrated spring by hanging May Baskets. A small but festive container filled with goodies, wildflowers, even baked goods was hung on the recipient’s door. A loud knock would […]
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Energy Matters: Wait – what baby?
It’s a reasonable thing to wonder, “How green is Green Energy, really?” Critical thinking and skepticism certainly deserve a place at the table as we plan for our energy future. But before reaching temptingly ironic conclusions, maybe we should revisit our commitment to data and facts, lest we throw the baby out with the solar-heated […]